Mets Theme Team

93.7 Avg OVR|91.14 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|460.2K Stubs
Mets|MLB The Show 26|4 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza88
78.11
Jolt
1st Baseman (1B)
Brett Baty
Brett Baty99
99.49
Spotlight
2nd Baseman (2B)
A.J. Ewing
A.J. Ewing99
96.61
Spotlight
3rd Baseman (3B)
David Wright
David Wright99
100.24
Awards
Buy:144.4Kstubs
Sell:115.1Kstubs
Shortstop (SS)
Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor99
103.17
Milestone
Left Field (LF)
Nick Morabito
Nick Morabito97
93.09
Topps Now
Buy:5.8Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran99
106.49
Hall of Fame
Right Field (RF)
Carson Benge
Carson Benge99
94.61
Spotlight
Designated Hitter (DH)
Juan Soto
Juan Soto98
96.94
2026 All-Star

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver88
83.16
Jolt
Starter 2
Johan Santana
Johan Santana99
100.12
Milestone
Buy:90.0Kstubs
Sell:81.5Kstubs
Starter 3
Al Leiter
Al Leiter97
93.09
Signature
Buy:151Kstubs
Sell:131.0Kstubs
Starter 4
Nolan McLean
Nolan McLean98
92.24
Spotlight
Buy:14.8Kstubs
Sell:8.0Kstubs
Starter 5
Zach Thornton
Zach Thornton97
91.11
Topps Now

Bullpen

Long RP 1
John Franco
John Franco99
103.07
Subway
Long RP 2
Nate Lavender
Nate Lavender99
100.75
Spotlight
Buy:19.4Kstubs
Sell:14.1Kstubs
Mid RP 1
Kodai Senga
Kodai Senga99
100.35
Spotlight
Buy:23.4Kstubs
Sell:15.6Kstubs
Mid RP 2
Jefry Yan
Jefry Yan97
97.36
Topps Now
Mid RP 3
Devin Williams
Devin Williams87
86.28
New Threads
Setup 1
Dedniel Núñez
Dedniel Núñez77
68.12
Live
Buy:150stubs
Setup 2
Austin Warren
Austin Warren70
67.12
Live
Buy:71stubs
Closer
Tobias Myers
Tobias Myers69
63.65
Live
Buy:75stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Mark Vientos
Mark Vientos97
91.15
Topps Now
Buy:5.6Kstubs
Bench 2
Jacob Reimer
Jacob Reimer98
90.87
Pipeline
Buy:5.5Kstubs
Bench 3
Aiden Robbins
Aiden Robbins96
88.34
2026 Draft
Bench 4
Michael Conforto
Michael Conforto93
84.17
Vintage

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza88
78.11
Jolt

Active at C

Pitcher Captain
Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver88
83.16
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

Averages from filled lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Scale 0–99.

Contact
102.1
Power
94.7
Speed
75.7
Baserunning
63.0
Fielding
86.6
Arm
82.1
Pitching
86.4
Stamina
57.1

Like this lineup? Open it in the Team Builder to customize your Mets theme team.

About the Mets Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Mets theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Mets-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Captain cards occupy legal active-roster positions and are designated separately. The remaining slots are optimized using position-specific base meta scores while respecting card eligibility and duplicate-player rules.

Top Mets cards in this roster include Brett Baty (99 OVR, Red Diamond), A.J. Ewing (99 OVR, Red Diamond), David Wright (99 OVR, Red Diamond). As new program cards and series are released throughout MLB The Show 26, this page automatically updates to reflect the best available options.

Use the "Edit in Builder" button to load this lineup into the Team Builder where you can swap cards, compare alternatives, and fine-tune your Mets squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Mets Theme Team FAQ

Who is the best Mets player in MLB The Show 26?

Based on overall rating, the top Mets card is Brett Baty (99 OVR, Red Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Mets players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Mets theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 460.2K stubs based on current Buy Now prices. Costs vary as the market fluctuates and you may already own cards through programs or packs.

Are theme teams competitive in Diamond Dynasty ranked seasons?

Theme teams can absolutely compete in ranked play, especially for marquee franchises. The key is balancing position quality with the roster cost of activating both captain cards, which this optimizer enforces. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Mets captains work?

Each MLB team has two dedicated captain cards — one hitter and one pitcher. Captains provide attribute boosts to teammates on the same team. The Mets captains shown above are active roster cards: the hitter starts in the batting lineup, while the pitcher occupies the rotation or bullpen. They boost eligible Mets players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.